Dwayne Hosey
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Dwayne Hosey was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 52 career games, he hit .274 with 40 hits, 4 home runs, and 10 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 142.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-01
- Last Game
- 1996-06-20
Full name: Dwayne Samuel Hosey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 146 | 33 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 33 | .274 | .342 | .466 | .807 | 142 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .466 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.
Career OPS .807 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 24 | 68 | 20 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 16 | .338 | .266 (+27%) | .337 (+21%) | .417 (+48%) | .755 (+36%) | 409.8 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 28 | 78 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 17 | .218 | .269 (-19%) | .340 (-17%) | .426 (-22%) | .767 (-20%) | -268.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 52 | 146 | 33 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 33 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 142 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 63 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 3 | .238 |
| Away | 27 | 83 | 18 | 25 | 3 | 7 | .301 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-20 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-19 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-14 | BOS | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-09 | BOS | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-08 | BOS | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-07 | BOS | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-06 | BOS | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-05 | BOS | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-04 | BOS | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-06-02 | BOS | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 39 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Dwayne Hosey's recorded salaries total $335,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. Hosey's career, 1995 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $225,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $110,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $335,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | CA | 1985 |
Dwayne Hosey: the record in brief
September 1, 1995 and June 20, 1996 bracket Dwayne Hosey's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 1995 to 1996. Born on March 11, 1967, in Sharon, PA, USA, Hosey is listed as an outfielder and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Size on record: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Dwayne Hosey was the playing name; the full given name is Dwayne Samuel.
Across 52 games at the plate, Hosey's career line reads 40 hits in 146 at bats for a .274 average, plus 4 home runs and 10 RBI. Reaching base at a .342 clip and slugging .466, Hosey finished with a .807 OPS. Hosey hit .274 while the league hit .268 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 6.0% above league average (.807 against .761). The highest hit total in a season was 23, in 1995. In 1995, a season of regular play, Hosey hit .338 while the league hit .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dwayne Hosey
- What years did Dwayne Hosey play?
- Dwayne Hosey played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Dwayne Hosey a pitcher?
- No. Dwayne Hosey was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dwayne Hosey hit?
- Dwayne Hosey hit 4 career home runs with 40 hits.
- What teams did Dwayne Hosey play for?
- Dwayne Hosey played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1995–1996).
- What were Dwayne Hosey's career stats?
- In 52 games, Dwayne Hosey had 40 hits, 4 home runs, 10 RBI, 33 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- How much did Dwayne Hosey earn in his career?
- Dwayne Hosey's recorded salaries total $335,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. Hosey's career, 1995 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Dwayne Hosey's salary?
- Dwayne Hosey's last recorded salary was $225,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $225,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $110,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1996.
- What position did Dwayne Hosey play?
- Dwayne Hosey played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dwayne Hosey and how much did he weigh?
- Dwayne Hosey was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dwayne Hosey hit each season?
- Dwayne Hosey's home runs by season: 3 in 1995 and 1 in 1996. His most in one season was 3, in 1995.
- What was Dwayne Hosey's career batting average?
- Dwayne Hosey batted .274 over his career, with 40 hits in 146 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dwayne Hosey have?
- Dwayne Hosey drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Dwayne Hosey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dwayne Hosey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.